High scoring order of day at Harrup Park

BIG scores were the order of the day in Mackay cricket matches last weekend, with three totals over the 300 mark.

It was a big contrast from rounds one and two when ball dominated bat.

Wayne Short led the way for Souths against Brothers, his unbeaten ton (110 not out) setting up a score of 6/304 declared.

Souths lost early wickets but a partnership between Short and Robert Bloxsidge (66) put the side on a steady course.

Brothers' Steven ''Wicket'' Clark (2/28) bowled well early. Brothers made it through to stumps without losing a wicket, but will have to bat well this weekend to earn points.

Norths scored 340 batting first against Pioneer Valley.

Russell English (66) top scored, but other batsmen made useful contributions. Peter Doolan (2/32) was Valley's best bowler, with others taking plenty of stick. Facing a testing session before stumps, Valleys lost an early wicket, with pace bowler Reece Neyland getting the scalp of Mark Carter (4).

A commanding 137 from Luke Jackson propelled Walkerston to 4/368 declared against the Farleigh/Magpies side.

Farleigh had no answer to the batting onslaught from Jackson, Justin English (49), Nick Lette (71) and Micheal Wood (49), with most bowlers proving expensive.

In reply, Farleigh was in early trouble, losing Sean Madigan (17) from the bowling of Clint Jackson. At 1/20, the team has its work cut out to claim a first innings win.